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08 Oct

Big Claim by Janata Party Chief: Over 60 AAP MLAs in Contact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Navneet Chaturvedi, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move that has shaken Punjab’s political corridors, Janata Party’s national president Navneet Chaturvedi on Tuesday filed his nomination as an Independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections at the Punjab Assembly Secretariat.What has truly rattled the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is Chaturvedi’s explosive claim that 10 AAP MLAs have pledged their support to him and more than 60 are in touch with him. This revelation has sparked intense political drama and raised serious questions about internal dissent and cracks within AAP’s Punjab unit.Chaturvedi, a Rajasthan-based political thinker and author of the widely read…

21 Aug

Punjab BJP Delegation Calls on Governor, Protests Detention of Party Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBJP De Sevadar campaign, BJP vs AAP, Punjab Governor, Punjab politics, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh, August 21, 2025: Political tensions escalated in Punjab after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of obstructing its rural outreach initiatives and detaining senior leaders.A BJP delegation, led by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging that the state administration is deliberately interfering with its campaign. The BJP’s programme, titled “BJP De Sevadar Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar”, is being conducted at the village level and aims to spread awareness about central government welfare schemes. The camps focus on enabling people to access benefits…

11 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Bibi Satwant Kaur, Giani Harpreet Singh, Punjab politics, SAD split, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: Punjab witnessed a major shift in Panthic politics today after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), formed under the Akali Takht, split into factions. The party’s recruitment committee announced the creation of a new Panthic party, appointing former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh as its leader.Bibi Satwant Kaur has been named chairperson of the Panthic Committee. Earlier, the Akali Takht, in alliance with the rebel group, had set up Panthic stalls at the Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh Gurdwara to enroll members. The announcement of the new president came after the completion of this membership drive.According to sources,…

31 Jul

Khaira Barred from Remarks as CM’s Aide Files Defamation Suit Amid Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, defamation case, legal notice, Punjab politics, Rajbir Singh, Sukhpal Khaira

Chandigarh, July 31, 2025 — Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira finds himself in legal crosshairs after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh, filed a defamation case against him for allegedly making false and damaging statements.The local court has not only accepted the complaint but also issued a restraining order against Khaira, barring him from making any public remarks concerning the case. Khaira has been formally served and directed to appear before the court on August 11.The defamation suit stems from a series of allegations Khaira reportedly made against Singh, which the latter claims were…

19 Jul

Aman Arora Responds to Anmol Gagan Maan’s Resignation, Calls for Internal Deliberation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Aman Arora, Anmol Gagan Maan, Kharar MLA resignation, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, July 19, 2025 — Punjab Cabinet Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Aman Arora has issued his first response to the unexpected resignation of Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, calling for calm and internal dialogue.Speaking on the matter, Arora stated, “Our party functions like a team. We will sit together and discuss the matter internally.” His brief yet pointed remarks come as the political circles continue to stir with speculation over Maan’s sudden exit from active politics and the legislature.The AAP leadership has remained largely tight-lipped since Maan’s departure, which many view as a surprising move given…

12 Jul

Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, Haryana politics, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Modi foreign visits, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, July 12, 2025 — A war of words has erupted between Punjab and Haryana leaderships after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s sharp remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits drew a stern rebuke from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Saini, hitting back at Mann late Friday, called his comments “inappropriate” and demanded an apology, accusing the Punjab leader of undermining democratic values and the dignity of constitutional offices.“Bhagwant Mann ji seems to have forgotten that he is commenting not only on the Prime Minister but also on the trust and leadership…

09 Jun

Sunil Jakhar Urges Akali Unity at Dhindsa’s Bhog, Calls It True Tribute to Punjab’s Stalwart

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal Unity, Punjab politics, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Sunil Jakhar

Sangrur, Punjab – In a powerful message at the Bhog ceremony of veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar made an impassioned appeal for unity among all Akali factions. As leaders across party lines gathered to pay their final respects, Jakhar said that the true tribute to Dhindsa would be to “rise above egos and internal differences” and form a united front for the welfare of Punjab and the Sikh community.Jakhar stressed that Punjab stands at a critical juncture, and only a strong, regional, panthic (community-centric) voice can safeguard its legacy and interests. Referring to Dhindsa’s lifelong…

10 Mar

Bikram Majithia Ordered to Appear for Investigation by Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Majithia, Investigation, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Supreme Court

New Delhi, March 10, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has directed senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia to join an ongoing investigation, rejecting any immediate relief in a case linked to his alleged criminal activities. The court has set March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM as the mandatory appearance date at the investigation headquarters in Patiala. Court’s Orders and Observations The bench, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Aravind Kumar, reviewed the arguments from both sides and concluded that Majithia must comply with the investigation process. His legal team assured the court that he would be present for…

25 Feb

AAP Minister Aman Arora Slams Congress Over Corruption Allegations in Punjab Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs Congress, Aman Arora, Corruption Allegations, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora took a sharp dig at the Congress, accusing it of hypocrisy over corruption allegations. He urged Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa to clean his party’s own record before making accusations against others.Arora’s remarks came in response to a news report from a leading English daily, which revealed a letter by a retired Enforcement Directorate officer to the Union Finance Minister. The letter claimed that an investigation into the 2020 Tarn Taran illicit liquor tragedy, which killed 130 people, was abruptly halted…

20 Feb

Youth Wing to Play Key Role in Shiromani Akali Dal’s Membership Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsMembership Drive, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Youth Akali Dal

(National Times Bureau) February 20, 2025– The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is receiving overwhelming support from all sections of Punjab, especially the youth, for its membership drive. This was stated by Youth Akali Dal's Mohali Rural District President, Tarnbir Singh Timmi Punnia, in a recent statement.He emphasized that SAD is Punjab’s only regional party that has consistently stood for Punjab, Punjabi culture, and Sikh interests. According to him, young people believe that strengthening SAD is essential for Punjab’s progress. From day one, the membership drive has witnessed mass participation, with people voluntarily joining the party. Youth Wing Actively Engaged Punnia…